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New DFL co-chairs named for transportation, commerce committees
By HPIS StaffTwo House committees will have new DFL co-chairs for the 2026 legislative session.
Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL-Spring Lake Park) was designated Wednesday as the DFL co-chair of the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee; Rep. Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) is the new DFL co-chair of the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
The changes come after the resignation of former Rep. Kaohly Vang Her (DFL-St. Paul), who has been elected as the new St. Paul mayor. Her chaired the commerce committee in 2025.
“Kaohly leaves big shoes to fill, but I know Erin will make our caucus proud,” House DFL Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) said in a statement.
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